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  • Dan Erickson avatar

    Practicing What We Preach

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 140 ratings
     | 9,196 views

    The charge of hypocrisy, of not being sincere and genuine, of not practicing what we preach, is a charge that continues to plague the church

    Once there was a pair of identical twin brothers; one was a pastor, and the other was a physician. It was almost impossible to tell the two men apart. A woman approached one of them on the street and asked, "Are you the one who preaches?" "No," came the answer, "I'm the one who practices." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stand Out From The Rest!

    Contributed by Christopher Goelzer on Feb 5, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 10,216 views

    Empower and encourage beleivers to excel as God’s people all for the sake of the gospel.

    NIV 1 Corinthians 9:16 Yet when I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, for I am compelled to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! 17 If I preach voluntarily, I have a reward; if not voluntarily, I am simply discharging the trust committed to me. 18 What then is my reward? Just this: that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    When A Right May Be Wrong

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 12, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,840 views

    Paul tells how he gave up his right of material support for the sake of the gospel.

    In chapter 8 Paul told the Corinthians that they should not to eat in the pagan temples. (That was a common practice in Corinth. Eating in a temple was sort of like going to a restaurant today.) One thing Paul knows about the Corinthians is that many of them are questioning whether he is a real ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rights, Rewards, And Responsibilities Series

    Contributed by Steve Taylor on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,862 views

    We must be willing to give up our rights, and discipline our bodies to see that we are not an obstacle to the gospel.

    Rights, Rewards, and Responsibilities 1 Corinthians 9 In America we are told that we should value our rights above almost everything else. To be an American is to be free. To be free is to be able to speak freely, write freely, and worship freely. It is a true blessing to be free. We believe in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • George Barton avatar

    Five Reasons Why Preachers Should Be Paid

    Contributed by George Barton on Aug 5, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,305 views

    Gives the five reasons Paul gives in 1 Cor 9 for paying the preacher.

    WHY PREACHERS SHOULD BE PAID REVISED 08-05-2006 FIVE REASONS WHY GOSPEL PREACHERS SHOULD BE PAID 1 Corinthians 9:1-27 (1 Cor 9:1 NIV) Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are you not the result of my work in the Lord? (1 Cor 9:2 NIV) Even though I may not be an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Anthony avatar

    The Right To Get Paid

    Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Aug 26, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,358 views

    Sermon articulates four reasons why pastors have the right to be financially supported by their congregations.

    The Right To Get Paid Today I’m going to speak on topic that I’ve dreaded preaching about for over fifteen years. The topic is controversial and the preacher delivering the sermon is immediately judged unfavorably. My topic is clergy compensation. Here’s the controversy. First, clergy who ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Purpose Of The Church

    Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 8, 2005
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     | 4,130 views

    The purpose of the church What is the purpose of Harvest Community Church? 1 Corinthians 9 16 For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! A divinely ca

    The purpose of the church What is the purpose of Harvest Community Church? 1 Corinthians 9 16 For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! A divinely called and scripturally ordained ministry has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is Real Freedom? Series

    Contributed by George Rhodes on Apr 19, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,711 views

    Freedom is given to us at salvation, but we must maintain it as well.

    What Is Real Freedom? 1 Cor. 9:18-23 Pastor Trey Rhodes When you have a right-standing relationship with God, you have a life of freedom, liberty, and delight; you are God’s will. -Oswald Chambers Background: The Revolutionary War was a hard-fought battle, and many lives were lost in order to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All For Me And None For You Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Apr 29, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,897 views

    This is a sermon from a series on worship. This one deals with giving as a function of our worship.

    It seems to me that most people want to benefit from their money and they do whatever seems best to them to receive that benefit. Whether it is spending it on the things they want, investing it in hope of a positive return, or even gambling it for the possibility of a big payoff. That last one is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seasoning Our Giving Series

    Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 11, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,699 views

    Part of a Christmas series that focuses on making Christ more a part of His season.

    “SEASONING OUR GIVING” TEXT: 2 Corinthians 9: 6-15 Sunday, December 8, 2002 In 1983, 5,000 people nearly staged a riot at a Hill’s Department store in Chesterton, WV. Displays were knocked over, people were pushed, shoved and grabbed, and it was an ugly scene. The same year in Wilkes ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Willing To Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 5, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,102 views

    This message brings an interesting question regarding what is ours and what we are willing to sacrifice. It seems that the level of commitment and outreach for Christ is related to what we perceive as our rights against what we sacrifice as God.

    WILLING TO SACRIFICE 1 CORINTHIANS9:1-15 INTRODUCTION: In this chapter, Paul makes some statements concerning his apostleship. He takes the time to describe his rights as an apostle and minister, and also his sacrifice as that same apostle and minister. In essence, Paul embraces his rights, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Compelled Towards Ministry Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 5, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,270 views

    This message explores the importance of taking our ministry for Christ seriously.

    COMPELLED TOWARDS MINISTRY 1 CORINTHIANS 9:16-27 INTRODUCTION: As Paul opens up this section of Scripture, what we see here is Paul’s seriousness about serving Jesus. From the very beginning we see such powerful words as “compelled”, “belonging to Jesus”, “by all possible means”, “strict ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Get The Most Out Of Giving

    Contributed by Brian Mccutchen on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,365 views

    God evaluates your generosity not in light of how much you give but how much you gave in light of how much He’s given you.

    HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF GIVING Introduction A. How do I get the most out of giving? B. Remember that God is more interested in my attitude than the amount. C. If you’re going to give and get a reward out of it: 1. Give Willingly A. What’s important is your attitude when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Kingdom Running

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 16, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,262 views

    Running the Christian race requires burning some bridges, and building others.

    February 12, 2006 Sixth Sunday after Epiphany It happened on a Wednesday several years ago. Reepicheep managed to throw everything off! The day started as most do around the Brownworth household; Elizabeth was first out the door, running the race between Thomasville and High Point. The ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Paul Reveals His Compulsions

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 17, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,083 views

    Sometimes when people do evil or even great things we like to try to figure out what motivates them. Paul talks about what motivated him and what he was motivated to do in today’s text. Perhaps we can learn some things from his example.

    February 19, 2006 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 Yet when I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, for I am compelled to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! If I preach voluntarily, I have a reward; if not voluntarily, I am simply discharging the trust committed to me. What then is my reward? ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran